Undergraduate / 'Movies like Iron man and Avengers have inspired me' - why mechanical engineering as my major? [2]

What interests you about your selected program of study? (2000 character Limit)

It all started since I was a child, the only thing that interested me more than my cricket kit was science books and magazines. I was fascinated by the technological advancements some of the greatest minds have made in the field of engineering. I didn't quite understand the actual depth of mechanical engineering until later in the high school, but I was clear about my path and what interested me the most.

I remember the days when I use to come back from my cricket practice and ask my dad to explain the inner workings of the car. I also have memories of googling tech-crunch and Engadget websites for hours reading articles about latest tech inventions in the field of mechanical engineering. The most interesting thing i find about my major is that it is involved in almost all kinds of fields whether it be aerospace, health, computer science etc. Mechanical engineering has vast applications in today's world.

Over the years, movies like Iron man and Avengers have inspired me about the possibilities future holds in terms of tech innovations. Everyday something new is released in the market, which keeps motivating me to continue on my journey in what interests me the most. Working with Arduino and programming it create even the most basic robot, gives me a sense of satisfaction. It also spurs me to find an alternative methods of completing my robot with better modifications and features.

I have an opportunity to learn about engineering from one of the world's best institution. Whether it be nanotechnology or robotics, Georgia tech has it all. This will not only help me expand my understanding about engineering, but also challenge my brain to go out of my comfort zone and solve problems relating to science.

Undergraduate / Leadership, progress, and service I have portrayed in last three years. [3]

The motto at Georgia Tech is leadership, progress, and service. Describe how you have demonstrated this motto over the past three years
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I believe in what you give to the people, you get in return. Thus, when I got the chance to volunteer for providing my services to elderly people to teach them how to use technology. I grabbed it without a hitch.It was to acquaint senior citizens with the advantages of the technology and show them how it can make their life easy. Even though it was just limited to teaching them how to turn on/off the computer and send or receive email, it was indeed a technology they were unfamiliar with. It was a live example of how technology was making the difference in society.

In addition to service, I believe progress is an important ingredient in one's success. For me, my biggest progress was coping with the difficulty of transitioning from school tests to college tests. In school, grades came easily to me without putting in much work, but that changed as soon as I stepped in college. I got my first C in an introductory class that discouraged me hard. Although it did deteriorate my confidence,I never gave up. Eventually, hard work paid off I have maintained almost all A's up until now.

Furthermore, I was honored when I was presented with the leadership position for E-Commerce web development team of three individuals. I used to stay several hours after school and during school break to make sure our project was on point. Also, during the presentation day, only two members made it and I took the responsibility to cover for the one missing friend because that is what leaders do. They don't complain they take an alternative approach to get things done. I was glad to get it done with help of my peers. Ultimately, it got us the 4th place at state in E-Commerce web development. That was my achievement not just as a part of the project, but also as leader of the project.

Thus, leadership progress and service has helped me grow as a person. It has made me brave to face even more challenges and I would love to continue on this motto at Georgia Tech.

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